This thesis explores why many people still hesitate to buy second-hand fashion, even though they care about sustainability. While the second-hand market is growing fast and expected to take up 10% of the global fashion market by 2025, many consumers still prefer to buy new clothes. This research looks …

In Nederland bevinden zich ongeveer 1,6 miljoen vrouwen in de overgang, waarvan een derde aangeeft ernstig belemmerd te worden in het dagelijks functioneren. Ondanks de omvang en impact van deze levensfase wordt in de mode-industrie nauwelijks rekening gehouden met overgang gerelateerde klachten tijdens …

This research explores how a heritage-driven, craftsmanship-oriented aesthetic can be effectively translate into digital fashion while retaining its original value. It explores the challenge of simulating traditional techniques in digital garments, focusing on the role of digital technologies such as …

This research investigates the digital and physical draping of fully-fashioned knit textiles, aiming to address challenges faced by knit manufacturers in achieving accurate virtual prototypes. Through a combination of literature review, case studies, and controlled experiments, methods for creating digital …

This thesis dives into the dynamics of developing a competitive rental strategy for luxury fashion brands. Focusing on the evolving landscape of the fashion rental sector, as well as the fashion luxury sector, it investigates factors influencing consumer behavior, industry challenges, and opportunities …

Het onderzoek richt zich op een actueel onderwerp binnen de mode-industrie; de implementatie van augmented reality en de eventuele impact hiervan op fysieke multibrand stores. In een tijd waarin technologieën zich snel ontwikkelen en het consumentengedrag voortdurend verandert staan moderne retailers …

This report investigates how consumers can be motivated to reduce microplastic pollution from fashion. The research used a mix of qualitative and quantitative data, including surveys and interviews. It concludes that the production, use, and disposal of garments contribute to microfiber release and subsequent …

Social media have become a vital part of everyday life for people throughout the world, with millions of individuals utilising various social media platforms to engage with others and to express themselves. While social media might offer several avenues for self-expression and identity construction, …

Het doel van dit onderzoek is om het grote textielafval probleem aan te pakken door de juiste oplossing hiervoor te vinden. Er zal onderzoek gedaan worden naar de mogelijke oplossingen en welke het meest innovatief is voor implementatie met daarbij de voordelen die met zich meebrengt. Hiervoor is de …

In this thesis, titled "Unlocking the Path to Sustainability: Multi-Brand Retail SMEs as Agents of Change in the Fashion Supply Chain," we explore how fashion multi-brand retail Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can play a crucial role in driving sustainability and effecting positive change throughout …